Synonyms of backhander

backhander

noun

British

as in bribe

something given or promised in order to improperly influence a person's conduct or decision

the customs official let us know that he might be prepared to look the other way if an appropriate backhander was slipped into his palm

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bribe
• incentive
• sop
• stimulus
• payoff
• fix
• cumshaw
• motivation
• slush fund
• kickback
• boodle
• baksheesh
• stimulation
• encouragement
• inducement
• lure
• bait
• seduction
• flattery
• provocation
• temptation
• snare
• goad
• boost
• spur
• incitement
• instigation
• enticement
• turn-on
• decoy
• trap
• allurement
• persuasion